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Ruslan L. Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Drivel or rubbish?
What is the difference between those 2 nouns in use?
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They are pretty much interchangable. Best look at an online dictionary to see any slight differences between the two. g.
- They are pretty much interchangable.
- Best look at an online dictionary to see any slight differences between the two.
- g.
- "Stop talking drivel"/"That book is 312 pages of drivel", whereas "rubbish" is a slightly broader derogatory term.
- But the distinction is slight, and "drivel" can be used in a variety of contexts.
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They are pretty much interchangable. Best look at an online dictionary to see any slight differences between the two.
"Drivel" is perhaps used slightly more to describe talk, or words, e.g. "Stop talking drivel"/"That book is 312 pages of drivel", whereas "rubbish" is a slightly broader derogatory term. But the distinction is slight, and "drivel" can be used in a variety of contexts. One
"Drivel" is perhaps used slightly more to describe talk, or words, e.g. "Stop talking drivel"/"That book is 312 pages of drivel", whereas "rubbish" is a slightly broader derogatory term. But the distinction is slight, and "drivel" can be used in a variety of contexts. One
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